4x5 Inch Silver Gelatin Dry Plate
A hand-coated glass dry plate using silver gelatin emulsion, sized 4x5 inches, for large-format alternative process photography such as kallitype printing. It is sensitized, unexposed, flat, and made of glass, which is not paper, paperboard, or textile, thus falling under tariff item 3701.99.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the plates are for X-ray use
X-ray plates are specifically classified under 3701.10.00, not the 'Other' item.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the plates are unexposed and not waste or scrap, as chapter note 1 excludes waste
• Declare the glass base clearly to avoid misclassification under paper-based items
• Keep packaging intact to prove they are unexposed
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